First Cook, Real, Part Time

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Regina; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a Cook to prepare, pre-cook and cook food in a fast-paced environment following corporate standards and safety guidelines. You will prep mise en place, label and rotate stock, and communicate with operations to ensure high-quality service.

The role requires proven cooking experience, a Food Safety Certification, and a certificate from a recognized cooking school. You will work independently or as part of a team in a busy kitchen.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience in restaurant or prep kitchen.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Accuracy and speed in executing tasks.
• Familiar with industry’s best practices.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
• Prepare mise en place and other products for high volume production.
• Clean kitchen equipment after use according to health and safety policies.
• Label, date, store and rotate food and beverage products.
• Communicate effectively with all appropriate operational departments.
• Report maintenance issues or accidents to the supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Skills

Proven cooking experience

Food Safety Certification

Cooking school certificate

Cooking methods knowledge

Accuracy and speed

Industry best practices

Independent and team work

Written and verbal communication

Physical ability

Education

Cooking certificate

Job description

Prepares food in accordance with applicable corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
• Prepare \"mise en place\" (setting in place of foods, garnishes, sauces, dishes, cutlery, etc) and other products as required for high volume production.
• Clean kitchen equipment after use according to health and safety policies and procedures.
• Label, date, store and rotate food and beverage products in appropriate storage areas.
• Communicate effectively with all appropriate operational departments.
• Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Physical Requirement:

• Routinely lift and carry items up to 50 lbs.
• Work in close quarters and in a fast-paced environment that can become noisy during busy periods.
• Stand and move continuously or extended periods while working in a busy kitchen and/or formal during environment.
• Work in varying temperatures, including hot kitchen areas and cold /refrigerated environments.
• May be required to across multiple facilities in one location.

Qualifications:

Think you have what it takes to be one of our Cooks? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:

• Proven cooking experience, including experience as a restaurant cook or prep cook.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.

• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks.
• Familiar with industry’s best practices.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position